Marysville Lake Mountain and Cambarville

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Marysville Lake Mountain and Cambarville

Yarra Ranges National Park

Deep in the Yarra Ranges, Marysville provides access to picturesque waterfalls and deep primordial forest. Take the Lady Talbot Drive to see Taggerty Cascades, visit the abandoned town of Cambarville and see Victoria's tallest known tree or go to Lake Mountain for snowplay, mountain biking, wildflower displays and walks.
Marysville is the gateway to the remotest part of the Yarra Ranges National Park and one of the last strongholds of the critically endangered Leadbeater's Possum. There is no better way to introduce yourself to this mountainous cool temperate rainforest than by taking a drive along the stunning Lady Talbot Drive. Stop for picturesque strolls at the Beeches Walk, Taggerty Cascades and Phantom and Keppel Falls.

If you like some heritage mixed in with your waterfall walks, visit the abandoned sawmilling township of Cambarville. Although the ruins were damaged in a recent bushfire, you can still see where the houses once stood and the deep cuts in the old stumps where tree fellers fitted boards to stand on while they cut above the wide buttresses of the giant Mountain Ash trees. The walk here passes some pretty waterfalls and the 'Big Tree', the tallest known Mountain Ash in Victoria.

The Yarra Ranges reach their highest altitude as they rise to 1400 metres above sea level at Lake Mountain. In the spring and early summer you can enjoy walks among wildflowers and views across the Alps to Mount Buller - or go mountain biking. In the winter, Lake Mountain is for snowplay, tobogganing and cross country-skiing.

Things to do in the area

 
A road winds through a lush temporate rain forest.

Lady Talbot Drive

This scenic drive, featuring several attractions along the Taggerty River, was named after the wife of Sir Reginald Talbot, Governor of Victoria from 1903 to 1908. If time permits stop for a picnic along the way or take one of the scenic walks.
Man wearing a khaki shirt, red cap and red backpack looking up at the trees.

Cambarville Picnic Area

Enjoy a peaceful day out at Cambarville Picnic Area and explore Cora Lynn Falls along the Cambarville Circuit Walk.
Ferns in the background and a body of water with rocks in the foreground.

Keppel Falls

On your Lady Talbot Drive adventure, take a break at Keppel Falls.
The green ferns and mountain ash that line the roads of the black spur.

Picnic areas in Yarra Ranges National Park

There are several designated picnic areas within the Yarra Ranges National Park including Donnellys Weir, Dom Dom Saddle, Fernshaw and Badger Weir Picnic Areas.

How to get there

Marysville Lake Mountain and Cambarville

Lake Mountain is 120km from Melbourne. Follow the Maroondah Highway through the Black Spur taking the turn at Narbethong to Marysville. From Marysville follow Woods Point Road for 11km to Lake Mountain Road. A further 11km and you arrive at Lake Mountain.

Lady Talbot Drive commences from Woods Point Rd, on the edge of Marysville township.

To get to Cambarville Historic Township keep going a further 6.5km past the Lake Mountain turnoff on Woods Point Road.
Marysville Lake Mountain and Cambarville

When you're there

Yarra Ranges National Park visitor sites are open every day, including weekends and public holidays. Numerous picnic areas and walking tracks are open to the public, however sections of the park are designated closed water catchments and are not publicly accessible.

During the snow season a fee is charged for entry to the alpine resort at Lake Mountain. For snow season information please obtain a Lake Mountain snow brochure from the Marysville Visitor Information Centre or Lake Mountain Alpine Resort Visitor Centre. For more information, go to lakemountainresort.com.au 

All walks at Lake Mountain start from the main car park and visitor centre. During the designated snow season, ski trails are managed for skiing only. Walking on the ski trails during this time is prohibited. Lake Mountain Summit and Summit Loop Walk are open to walkers all year around.

When to go

Temperatures at Lake Mountain are up to 10 degrees cooler on average than in Melbourne, which makes it a great escape on hot summer days. However, pay close attention to any bushfire warnings.

Need to know

Marysville Lake Mountain and Cambarville

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

  • Cambarville Picnic Area (Yarra Ranges National Park)

    Partial walking track closure on Cumberland Circuit walk (South of Woods Point Road)

    There is a partial closure in place on the Cumberland Circuit walk due to hazardous tree fall risk south of Woods Point Rd (see map attached) 

    Attachments: Cambarville_A4_0412 (1,190KB)

    Cambarville toilet block closed until further notice

    Cambarville toilet block is closed until further notice due to water supply issues and structural problems 

  • Dom Dom Saddle Picnic Area (Yarra Ranges National Park)

    Dom Dom Saddle Picnic Area - Toilet Closure

    Dom Dom Saddle Picnic Area toilets are permanently closed and will be removed in their entirety at a later date.
    The nearest toilets are at Fernshaw Picnic ground.

  • Yarra Ranges National Park

    Summit Loop Trail - Partial Closure - Lake Mountain Summit

    The Summit Loop walking trail is partially closed at Lake Mountain until further notice.  

    Attachments: Lake Mountain Summit Loop Partial Track Closure (562KB)

    Restricted night time access due to Deer control Program at Mount Donna Buang and along the O'Shannassy Aqueduct trail

    Parks Victoria will be undertaking deer control in the Yarra Ranges National Park on the southern fall of Mount Donna Buang. This program will be taking place between the hours of 5pm and 6am on a number of nights between the 1st of March and the 12th of June 2026. These control works are being undertaken by accredited and authorised contractors.
    For reasons of public safety, various areas of the park will be inaccessible during the evening throughout this period. This includes the O’Shannassy Aqueduct trail and the Mount Victoria walking track. Signage onsite will provide specific dates control will take place. Please refer to the attached map for further information.
    Signage will be in place at access points when control activities are occurring. For our own safety please observe the signage during this time and do not enter any closed areas.
    For further information please call 131963

    Attachments: Donna Deer Control zone map (652KB)

    Areas of Yarra Ranges National Park closed for aerial deer control operations

    Areas of Yarra Ranges National Park closed for aerial deer control operations

    Parts of the Yarra Ranges National Park will be closed from 7:00 am until 6:00 pm daily on the following dates:
    ·      Monday 15 June 2026
    ·      Tuesday 16 June 2026
    ·      Wednesday 17 June 2026
    ·      Thursday 18 June 2026
    ·      Friday 19 June 2026
    These closures are required for aerial shooting operations to control introduced deer species.
    For public safety, do not enter these areas before or during operations. Warning signs will be displayed at all official entrance points to the control zones and at visitor sites while the program is underway.

    Affected Areas & Closures

    All campgrounds and visitor areas within the control zones will be closed while activities are active. Closed areas include:
    ·      Upper Yarra Reservoir Park – Picnic Area and Campground
    ·      Big Peninsula – The Goldfields Walk
    ·      O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail (Partial closure) – Closed East of Cement Creek Road
    ·      O’Shannassy Weir Picnic Area
     

    Why is this work being done?

    Parks Victoria is responsible for conservation management to restore and protect park habitats, including the control of introduced plant and animal species.
    This program aims to:
    ·      Protect native vegetation: Reduce damage to rare and threatened plant species.
    ·      Preserve waterways: Minimise deer impact on significant waterways and vegetation within the Upper Yarra and Armstrong catchments.
    ·      Improve road safety: Reduce the risk of motor vehicle accidents involving deer on surrounding roads.

    More Information

    For your own safety, please strictly observe all signage and do not enter any closed areas.
    For further information or updates, please call Parks Victoria on 13 1963 or visit the Parks Victoria website.

    Attachments: Armstrong Creek Aerial Shoot (1,094KB)

  • Big Peninsula Picnic Area (Yarra Ranges National Park, Yarra River)

    Big Peninsula access to tunnel entry viewing platform and Goldfields walk via Peninsula Rd temporarily closed during road works

    Melbourne Water are repairing the crossing on Peninsula Rd. During this time, the walking track beyond the Big Peninsula maintenance vehicle gate will be inaccessible. Works are scheduled to start in early June 2026 and finish in late June or early July 2026.

    Attachments: Big Pen culvert works (238KB)

    Big Peninsula Stepping Stones permanently closed due to erosion

    Due to instability caused by erosion, the Big Peninsula Stepping Stones are permanently closed for visitor safety. 

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